Title
Engraving 'in the manner of crayon', 1796
Creator
Fokke, Arend (Simonsz.) (redacteur), Blussé en zoon, A. (uitgever/publisher)
Year
1796
Type
prent, print
Measurements
17 x 22 cm.
Related term
graveren, gravure, burijnen
Period
18e eeuw
Classification
E: Boekillustratie
Content
This plate shows engraving `in the manner of crayon', in which drawings in black or red crayon are imitated faithfully, in such a way `that the true connoisseur at the first glance cannot differentiate between the original drawing and the print made after it'. When this technique is used, no lines are drawn on the copper plate, but the drawing-like effect is obtained by using a mixture of different and randomly placed dots.
Original
Fokke, Arend (Simonsz.). - Volledige beschrijving van alle konsten, ambachten, handwerken, fabrieken, trafieken, derzelver werkhuizen, gereedschappen, enz. Dertiende stuk. De graveur. / [door Arend Fokke, Simonsz.]. - Dordrecht: A. Blussé en zoon, 1796, pl. X
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Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Den Haag 3078 D 19
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